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Well everyone, I went to the eye doctor again today. Shot in the right eye but vision isn't good. Looks like I'm looking through a fog. The left eye, well he held out for more. I have to have surgery on him. Something about blood vessels causing issues and making it difficult to see.  Boils down to this. I am reading when I'm able to make out the words. For now, at least, that is how I will have to approach things. I know this isn't optimal but I have to hang on to the good news I get. Dr. Gordon is amazing! She's gentle and explains things so I get it. I know she will do what she can for me. 

I'm ready to face whatever happens. I'll be down for two weeks  but total time down will be four weeks Dr. Gordon says. Just wanted to let y'all know. I appreciate your patience and ask for a small prayer to help the good out weigh the bad.  Huggles to each of you!

RESTORE MEL TUCKER'S GOOD NAME AND REPUTATION!!

"three of the nation’s top legal experts on Title IX and sexual abuse said the texts do not exonerate Tucker, who was accused by Tracy of masturbating over the phone without her consent. " ARE YOU FLIPPIN' KIIDDING ME????? She thinks he needed her permission to masturbate in his own home?????????? Wow, does she have an inflated opinion of herself.

"Among other things, the messages show that Tracy dated a coach who had hired her years earlier and that she was struggling financially when she filed a complaint against Tucker – all of which Tucker and his attorney called “key evidence” in the sexual harassment case. " HMMMMM.... Attorney David Ring from California must be in need of money too. It absolutely shows Mel Tucker is innocent. Also, if the widower husband gave them the information, it's legal. The Alvarado’s were not divorced. If he was named as the person who gained her estate on her death, it's so legal!! I am a brutal rape survivor and I STILL STAND WITH MEL TUCKER!! Tracy should have hung up on him if she didn't like what he was saying. 36 minutes on the phone shows she liked something about the phone call. NO rape victim would have kept listening. They would have felt threatened and uncomfortable the minute he said anything of a sexual nature. They would have cancelled all contact with him. Professional, personal , phone or letter!!! They couldn't have handled being anywhere near him after that. SHE DID NOTHING!!!!!! OMG!!!! The phone call happened in APRIL of 2022??????? She waited a year to say anything to anyone???? She wasn't scared, upset or affronted by Mel Tucker's call. She needs money.. PLAIN, PURE AND SIMPLE! Mel Tucker should definitely NOT let this go. Take her to court! Reasonable people with a brain would have questions. These text messages are a HUGE part of this. They DO prove she was fishing for money from this man. She makes me sick! I'm ashamed to say she's a rape survivor. If it was anything like this case against Mel Tucker, she probably orchestrated the whole thing!!!!

Khizara: Book 1 in the Tokorel Series by Drew Bankston

   Linsora wasn't sure if she'd ever get out of prison.  Standing up for her principles is how she ended up here. Just as Linsora is working on a plan to get out but before she puts it into place, Permac has already set things up for her to be busted out of prison. The people who help her escape were paid handsomely to bring her to Permac's  apartment. 

  What an amazing world Mr. Bankston has created. He writes in great detail. If you close your eyes, you can almost see the planets. I wasn't sure I'd like this book, it seemed to be over my head at first glance. I started reading and became so engrossed in the story I lost track of time. Mr. Bankston's writing gently tugs you along.  He has given us a romance, a war and an archeologists dig.  You must read this book.

 I found no issues.

 I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because the world in this book is so refreshing.

Gamble of Hearts by Virginia Barlow

 

   March 1812 in London is a dark time. Lady Amora Hargrove finds out just how twisted her brother is. She was trying to stay out of his way. His temper was explosive. Since their father died, her brother was the new Earl of Hargrove.  He made Lady Amora's life a nightmare. He spent his time gambling or chasing women. Who was going to save her from this mess?

   The beginning of this book is very original. I don't think I've ever read a book where the brother is showing his true self so openly. I found it does have some heartbreaking places throughout. Ms. Barlow brings with her a strong will to make this book come alive. The characters are detailed and allow us to see the good and the bad. Amora's brother even shows his black heart. The pace of the book is very smooth. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

  I found no issues here.

  I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because the subject matter can be botched but Ms. Barlow handled it very well.

To Sketch a Killer by Caryl Janis

  Sarah's newest temp job was simply put, boring. She didn't expect much from the insurance job, but she gave it  100%. What Sarah couldn't know was how tight knit  the neighbors around her job were. It seemed to be that way almost from the very start of the neighborhood. Sarah made friends and might have even found a boyfriend.

   Set in the 1970's, we get to meet many of the people who live and work on this street. I found the story so wonderful. The writing is stupendous! Ms. Janis sets out the characters almost like a lineup. I felt like I was in the moment with this one. I could  seemingly hear the noises of offices and such. This is another one for October. The book will escort you through the areas Sarah examines.

   I found no issues here.

   I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5.

The Eidola Project Robert Herold

  When a young girl goes missing, but no one seems to be looking for her, strange things are happening.  Since the missing girl, Molly, snuck out many times even her father wasn't certain of where she might be. He alerted the police with the news of Molly being missing. How will they ever find her?

    This story is perfect for October. Mr. Herold does an amazing job of telling every characters individual story. He weaves the plot in such a way that will make you wonder if you missed some details. There is a little of everything in this book. Psychics, ghost hunters and investigators all have a place in the story. I was enthralled with this book. Can't wait to see what's next for Mr. Herold.

  I did find one issues, well it's more like a suggestion. I think Nigel's story should have been explained a bit earlier.

   I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it's a wee bit spooky.

Cruel Lessons by Randy Overbeck

    It was supposed to be a simple camping trip. The fifth graders did this every year. No one could have anticipated the way this 1995 trip would play out. These types of things didn't happen to small schools like Foster Middle School. Who would be called upon to sort out the camping trip mess?

  Mr. Overbeck topped himself with this book. Well written with three dimensional characters you'll recognize. Cruel Lessons is intriguing and heartbreaking. It's a story taken straight from society today. I enjoy the slowing building of the story because just when you think you've got it all worked out, another piece drops in your lap. You chose get this one for your TBR pile.

  I didn't find any issues.

   I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because when Mr. Overbeck writes, it's as though he know intimate details of the readers life.

 

 

Hello Friends and Followers,

    I just wanted to let everyone know what's happening.  I am still having issues with my sight.  This time it's something new plus the old issues.  I'd give you the names of the issues if I could remember them.  I'm reading when I can and I  post as I'm able. Some off you know I've had trouble with Amazon and Mr. Jeff Bezos.  He's trying to make me pay $50 before I post any reviews. It's illegal to make people pay to post reviews. My lawyer is the one who let me in on that.  So I am doing my best to get Mr. Bezos to take that off my account so I can post my reviews. I do have about 50 reviews to post but remember I  post them in 30 places and that takes time.

   I am doing my best to keep things going. Talk to you soon!

Melanie